Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00170
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) focused on advancing the Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS). The core goal is to support research and development of next generation data collection platforms (DCPs) used for water observing and monitoring. USGS is specifically looking for systems that build on low size, weight, power consumption, and cost (low SWaP-C) design principles, while also delivering stronger capabilities than existing DCP solutions. A major emphasis is on improving performance for high data throughput needs, including applications like imagery-based monitoring (where cameras or other imaging sensors generate large data volumes) and high-frequency wave sampling (where rapid measurement intervals create heavy data streams that can be challenging to store, process, or transmit).
The award is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is designed to connect federal agencies with partner organizations for research, technical assistance, and education. In practical terms, that means the award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, implying that USGS is likely to have substantial programmatic involvement during the project period (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordinating field efforts, or aligning development work with NGWOS system needs and deployment realities). The opportunity is limited to eligible organizations that are already participating partners within the Chesapeake Bay Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, so it is not open competition to the general public, private firms that are not CESU partners, or non-member institutions outside that specific CESU network.
From an administrative standpoint, the listing identifies the opportunity title as "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner With Chesapeake Bay Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" with Funding Opportunity Number G24AS00170. The agency is the Geological Survey, and the assistance listing is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.808. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, which aligns with the technology-forward focus on developing or improving instrumentation and data systems for hydrologic monitoring. The original closing date for submissions was December 8, 2023, and the opportunity was created on November 8, 2023. The stated award ceiling is $168,123, indicating the maximum expected federal funding amount for a single award under this announcement. The notice also indicates expected awards, though the provided source excerpt does not include a specific number.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at enabling a CESU partner to help USGS push water monitoring infrastructure forward by designing and demonstrating modern, efficient, and capable DCP technology. The targeted improvements suggest priorities such as handling larger data volumes, supporting demanding sensors (like cameras and wave instruments), and doing so in a package that is smaller, lighter, lower-power, and more cost-effective than traditional platforms, which can make deployments easier and broaden where and how NGWOS-style monitoring can be implemented.Apply for G24AS00170
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner With Chesapeake Bay Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-11-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-12-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $168,123.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity supports research and development of next generation data collection platforms (DCPs) for water observing and monitoring under the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS). The focus is on modernizing DCP technology so it can handle more demanding monitoring needs while remaining small, lightweight, power-efficient, and cost-effective.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed under the Geological Survey as the agency.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects substantial programmatic involvement during the project period.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, USGS may collaborate on technical direction, coordinate field efforts, and/or align development activities with NGWOS system needs and deployment realities. The key idea is that the agency is more actively engaged than it would be under a traditional grant.
What program framework is this opportunity issued under?
The award is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which connects federal agencies with partner organizations for research, technical assistance, and education.
Is this opportunity open to all applicants?
No. It is limited to eligible organizations that are already participating partners within the Chesapeake Bay Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Are private companies eligible to apply?
The information provided states the opportunity is not open competition to the general public or to private firms that are not CESU partners. Eligibility is limited to participating partners within the Chesapeake Bay CESU network.
Are non-member institutions outside the Chesapeake Bay CESU eligible?
No. The opportunity is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Chesapeake Bay CESU Program.
What technology or system is USGS looking to develop or improve?
USGS is seeking next generation data collection platforms (DCPs) used for water observing and monitoring. The goal is to build on low size, weight, power consumption, and cost (low SWaP-C) design principles while delivering stronger capabilities than existing DCP solutions.
What does "low SWaP-C" mean in this announcement?
Low SWaP-C refers to low size, weight, power consumption, and cost. The opportunity emphasizes DCP designs that are efficient and practical to deploy while still improving overall capability.
What performance improvements are emphasized?
A major emphasis is improving performance for high data throughput needs. This includes the ability to handle larger volumes of data that can be difficult to store, process, or transmit using traditional platforms.
What are examples of high data throughput applications mentioned?
The announcement highlights imagery-based monitoring (such as cameras or other imaging sensors that produce large data volumes) and high-frequency wave sampling (rapid measurement intervals that create heavy data streams).
Why is high data throughput a priority for DCP development?
The description notes that imagery-based monitoring and high-frequency wave sampling can generate large, fast-moving data streams that may be challenging for existing DCPs to store, process, or transmit. The opportunity targets DCP improvements that can better support these demands.
What is the opportunity title?
The opportunity title is "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner With Chesapeake Bay Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G24AS00170.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 15.808.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $168,123, which indicates the maximum expected federal funding amount for a single award under this announcement.
How many awards will be made?
The notice indicates expected awards, but the provided information does not include a specific number.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 8, 2023.
What was the original closing date for submissions?
The original closing date was December 8, 2023.
What is NGWOS, as referenced in this opportunity?
NGWOS refers to the Next Generation Water Observing System. In this opportunity, it is the USGS effort being advanced through improved water monitoring infrastructure and next generation DCP technology.
What is the overall expected outcome of a project funded under this opportunity?
Based on the description, the intent is for a CESU partner to help USGS design and demonstrate modern, efficient, and capable DCP technology that better supports demanding sensors and larger data volumes while maintaining low SWaP-C characteristics.
Does the announcement specify particular sensors that should be supported?
The description specifically mentions demanding sensors and applications such as cameras or other imaging sensors (imagery-based monitoring) and wave instruments used for high-frequency wave sampling.
Is this opportunity focused on research, deployment, or both?
The opportunity is framed around research and development of next generation DCP technology, with cooperative agreement language suggesting alignment with deployment realities and coordination that may include field efforts.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
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